SNAP powers sustainable future for Filipinos
SUSTAINABILITY will always be at the core of SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) operations. As one of the country’s leading renewable energy providers, SNAP strives to ensure that every Filipino household has access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
However, sustainability is more than just corporate social responsibility for SNAP. It is a long-term commitment to the people, the planet and its partners. By integrating it into the company’s core strategies, SNAP makes sustainability its way of life.
Recently, SNAP held its annual host communities’ forum (HCF) on November 15 in Baguio City and November 17 in Santiago City with the theme “Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future.”
Representing the provincial and local government units and people’s organizations of SNAP’s partner communities were Benguet Gov. Melchor Diclas, Vice Gov. Glenn Prudencio of Ifugao Province, Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office representative Roldan Tomas, and Isabela Provincial Planning and Development Office representative Mariel Sumisim. Both forums were attended by about 200 contingents.
“This year, we are working on our sustainability framework as well as enhancing our corporate social responsibility and watershed management policies, with the goal of ensuring the long-term viability of our business and finding more ways to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu said.
Last year alone, the company deployed P30 million for 56 projects on infrastructure, education, livelihood, indigenous culture, governance, health and the environment in partnership with local government units, host communities and Indigenous peoples’ organizations.
Beyond providing funds and resources, SNAP continues to empower its communities through its capacitybuilding program that offers a series of intensive training sessions for host LGUs and communities.